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Colonoscopies in St. Charles  Benrus Surgical performs Colonoscopies at our surgery centers in St. Louis, St. Charles, St. Peters, and O’Fallon. A Colonoscopy is an exam that we use to find changes or issues with the large intestine (colon) and rectum. The colonoscope, a long, flexible tube is placed into the rectum, and a tiny […]

What Is a Femoral Hernia If you see a painful lump in the inner thigh or groin area, you may have a femoral hernia. It can often be simply pushed in or disappears when lying down. Any cough or muscle strain can cause it to appear. A femoral hernia is often caused by strain on

What is Gallbladder Surgery Benrus Surgical performs gallbladder surgery on patients. The gallbladder stores bile, which is a fluid in your body that helps you to digest food. If there are problems with the gallbladder, you can get hard fragments called gallstones built up in the organ that can be anywhere from the size of

What is a Ventral Hernia, and How is it Treated? When tissues bulge through a weak opening in your abdomen, that’s referred to as a ventral hernia.  Any point on your abdominal wall can be a candidate for this to happen. You are at risk of a hernia any time you lift a heavy object, but

Colorectal Surgery for Colon Cancer Research has shown that early treatment can greatly improve treatment outcomes and survival rates for colon cancer and colon disease. Yet, many Americans suffer from these diseases and never get treatment because they either don’t understand its symptoms, or because they are embarrassed to see a doctor. That’s why it’s important

Is Breast Surgery Needed for Fibrocystic Disease? Finding a lump in your breast can be a scary experience. However, studies show that over half of all women will develop lumps in one or both breasts. This condition is known as fibrocystic breast disease, also known as fibrocystic breast condition and fibrocystic changes. It is most commonly found

Which is The Right Skin Cancer Surgery for You? Thanks to the many advances in skin cancer surgeries, the five-year survival rate for people who detect melanoma early is close to 98 percent. However, since not all skin cancers are the same, the type of treatment that is needed differs from person to person. It’s important that

da Vinci Robot Surgery Now Available at Benrus Surgical Dear Patients: We are excited to announce da Vinci robot surgery is available at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital. This is the first da Vinci robot in St. Charles County. Together, we have performed over 50 procedures over the past six months. Although we have been performing

WHAT IS ROBOTIC SURGERY? My name is Dr. Jennifer Etling. I am with Benrus Surgical Associates at Barnes Jewish Saint Peter’s Hospital and Progress West Hospital.   WHAT IS YOUR SPECIALITY AND WHO DO YOU SEE? I am a board certified general surgeon and I see patients with a variety of surgical problems including hernias,

Dr. Jerad Miller Discusses Diverticulitis And Its Treatment. Dr. Jerad Miller, a member of Benrus Surgical Associates, has addressed some common concerns around diverticulitis. A non-fatal illness is an inflammation of pockets in the colon, called diverticulosis. As people advance in age, they begin developing these pockets that sometimes become infected. “We’re not sure how